The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicked off in Jackson on Saturday morning.Hundreds came out to support the fight against breast cancer."To recognize those diagnosed with cancer and support their troubles they're dealing with in life right now," runner Steven Cole said.The Race for the Cure is especially important for the survivors."I was diagnosed in 2008 and have been running since 2009," breast cancer survivor Linda Boggs said."I've just reached my two-year mark," breast cancer survivor Carolyn Rogers said.The day kicked off with a survivor breakfast, as well as a 5K, 10K and fun run, but it's the fellowship that breast cancer survivors enjoy the most.The Susan G. Komen Foundation raises money for breast cancer education and screenings in the local area. The race represents a fight for those overcoming the disease."Breast cancer is a beast, and we're here to beat the beast and fight the best, and I believe we can do it," breast cancer survivor Vicki Bingham said.The local branch of the Susan G. Komen Foundation hopes to raise $150,000 this year to use toward breast cancer research, screenings and education.

JACKSON, Miss. —

The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicked off in Jackson on Saturday morning.

Hundreds came out to support the fight against breast cancer.

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"To recognize those diagnosed with cancer and support their troubles they're dealing with in life right now," runner Steven Cole said.

The Race for the Cure is especially important for the survivors.

"I was diagnosed in 2008 and have been running since 2009," breast cancer survivor Linda Boggs said.